Nature Fest returning to Fair Park Saturday

Environmental troubadour, Bill Oliver will be at the park both days The big day is Saturday, with more than a dozen exhibits including some hands-on experiences and a variety of informational booths highlighting everything from butterflies to crawdads.

All activities are free.

On Friday, Oliver will visit Rockdale Intermediate School, then will beatFairParkfora7to8p.m.program.

He will return to the park during the Saturday activities with his Otter Space Band.

Fifteen-year-old “Commander Ben” Shraeder will return this year with his “Invasive Hunter Academy.”

His goal is to educate on invasives and their impact on the ecosystem.

He will also visit Milano Elementary School at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11.

SPEAKERS—There will also be a pair of expert speakers on hand at the park on Saturday.